2. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONWho were the Tuskegee Airmen and whatrole
did they play in World War II? 3. PERFORMANCE STANDARDSS5H6 The
student will explain thereasons for Americas involvement inWorld
War II. e. Describe the effects of rationing andthe changing role
of women and African-Americans; include Rosie the Riveter andthe
Tuskegee Airmen. 4. RACIAL INEQUALITYSeparate but Equal was a myth.
Racial discriminationwas reality. Separate, yes; equal, not in the
least. 5. AFRICAN AMERICAN ROLES IN THEMILITARYWorld War I World
War IIRestricted from combat. Temporary desegregation calledAfrican
Americans were not used for combat fighting on bothoverseas. (US
held territories) fronts.Limited number place in theinfantry.
(Assigned to theInfantryFrench) PilotsMost performed service duties
Nurses unloading ships transporting Tankers burying the dead 6.
PUBLIC LAW 18 April 3, 1939 Public Law 18 was passed Expand the Air
Corps A section within the law gave African Americans
theopportunity for advancement within the military. A training
program to be located within a black college would train blacks for
services in a range of areas in the Air Corps. 7. TUSKEGEE
EXPERIMENT African Americans allowed into flight school in 1941.
The Experiment Segregated fighter squadron Provided training to
black pilots, mechanics, and groundsupport Airfield adjacent to
Alabamas Tuskegee Institute. 8. BACKGROUND OF THE TUSKEGEEOFFICIAL
TRAINING FACILITY AIRMEN Founded in 1881 as a facility to educate
African Americans. Located in Tuskegee, Alabama just a few miles
east of Montgomery. 9. THE AIRFIELD 10. ELEANOR ROOSEVELT 11.
BUILDING A RELATIONSHIP In 1941 Eleanor Rooseveltvisits Tuskegee
Institute. She insists on an airplaneride with a black pilot.
Charles Anderson is herpilot. History of the photo. 12.
CORRESPONDENCE 13. AIRMEN AIRCRAFT P-39 Airacobra 14. AIRMEN
AIRCRAFT P-40L War Hawk 15. AIRMEN AIRCRAFT P-47 Thunderbolt Red
Tails 16. AIRMEN AIRCRAFT P-51 Mustang 17. THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN
Educated African Americans trained at TuskegeeInstitute 99th
squadron in Northern Africa The 332nd fighter group Shot down over
200 enemy planes during World War II. Had the lowest loss record of
any fighter group. Changed African Americans status in the military
andconsequently, the nation. 18. BIBLIOGRAPHYBryan, J. (2003).
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